Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00166
Garcia Zabaleta v. Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: January 09, 2026
Assigned to:
Benjamin J. Cheeks
Referred to:
Allison H. Goddard
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
January 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 09, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 166255.), filed by Ronny Jose Garcia Zabaleta. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Index, # 3 Exhibit A- G, # 4 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-166-BJC-AHG. Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 22, 2026
Order Setting Briefing Schedule On Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Responses due by 1/30/2026, Traverse due by 2/6/2026). Signed by District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks on 1/21/2026.(dim) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#3
Jan 26, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#4
Jan 26, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#5
Jan 29, 2026
X Return to Petition
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X Return to Petition
#7
Jan 29, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
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Judgment - Clerk
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Garcia Zabaleta
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Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center
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